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East Midlands Events Calendar


Click here for the Training DirectorySee below for training and networking opportunities on offer from MusicLeader East Midlands. To view opportunities across all regions and all providers please visit the MusicLeader training directory.

Can't find a training opportunity that matches your needs? Contact us now and we should be able to point you in the right direction.

 

20th, 23rd, 28th July

Youth Music Open Programme Surgeries - East Midlands

Heloise Davies, Regional Executive Officer (REO) for Youth Music in the East Midlands and Erin Meehan, Programme Co-ordinator for MLEM, will be holding open programme surgeries during July/early August in preparation for the next open programme deadline on the 10th September.

It is strongly recommended that any Open Programme applicant contacts their REO prior to submitting a bid to discuss content and how your proposal meets Youth Music’s criteria. MusicLeader East Midlands will be in attendance to discuss any workforce development queries to ensure Youth Music’s commitment to training and CPD is met in the best way possible.  The surgeries are based in central locations to the region. If you aren’t able to travel to these locations, please still get in touch as Heloise and Erin can offer support over the phone and email.  Subsequent Open Programme surgeries will be held in other locations.

Please note that places are limited and to get the most out of a session we strongly advise that you familiarise yourself with the application process / eligibility criteria, well in advance (visit www.youthmusic.org.uk/looking for funding). You should in particular check our eligibility guide as well as Applicant Guidance and our Hot Tips. Please don’t let this put you off. All of this information is there to help you!

To arrange an appointment to talk to us, contact Heloise by emailing Heloise.davies@youthmusic.org.uk

Sessions will be held on the following dates (venues TBC):

  • 20th July - Leicester
  • 23rd July - Derby
  • 28th July - Nottingham
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30th July 2010 

Safeguarding Training

Big About Music are delivering a one day training course focusing on the issues of 'safeguarding'.

 The training will cover:

- Historical context of safeguarding
- How to put policies into practice
- How to put risk assessments in practice
The training will reference case studies throughout the training.

This course would be suitable for all music leaders who would like to update their knowledge of safeguarding issues.

The course will take place on Thursday 29th July 2010 from 10am to 3.30pm at Big About Music, Corby, Northamptonshire. Course fee is £30 (cheques made payable to 'Big About Music').

If you would like to book a place contact us by calling 01536 401902 or emailing erin.meehan@musicleader.net

26th July 2010 

Early Years Music - Developing Instruments and Ideas!

Earlyarts Professional Development Day for the East Midlands run by soundLINCS.

A great day for for arts, cultural and early years professionals who want to explore creative practices in their work with young children and families.

You will witness excellent practice case studies, become better connected with colleagues from around the region, gain new ideas and skills to put into practice immediately in your own work, and be inspired by the range of incredible early years creative projects happening near you. 

The sessions are free to subscribed members and £50 for those who have not previously subscribed.

Visit the Earlyarts website and book online - http://www.earlyarts.co.uk/events/details/19-early-years-music--developing-instruments-and-ideas.html  

 

Register your interest for a DNA session today!

MusicLeader East Midlands Development Needs Analysis (DNA) Sessions

Are you interested in 1-2-1 Professional career advice and guidance?

The MusicLeader DNA service is a bespoke service that aims to help music leaders make informed and realistic decisions about their career development.

Register your interest for a DNA session today by contacing us on  01536 401902 or by emailing east-midlands@musicleader.net and let us know your prefered location for a session from the options below:

- Derby
- Leicester
- Northampton
- Nottingham
- Lincoln
- Rutland (Oakham / Uppingham)

MusicLeader DNA sessions are available to all registered MusicLeader members at a cost of £25.00.

Register your interest in attending a Start Up event today! 

MusicLeader Start Up! Coming soon!

Are you starting out in music leading?  Book your place on Start Up!

Our new Start Up programme gives musicians an informal introduction to the diverse world of music leading. We will help you to identify relevant work and training opportunities in music education, and inform you of 'what's going on' regionally and nationally.

MusicLeader Start Up is ideal for those who are curious about a career in music leadership - you may be about to graduate or, you might even be considering a career change. Start Up may also be useful for more established practitioners who would like a refresher on the 'basics.'

Be prepared for an information-packed and insightful day! You'll get to talk to staff from MusicLeader East Midlands as well as network with other members from the region. Best of all, MusicLeader Start Up is free for all members!

Contact us today by calling 01536 401902 or emailing east-midlands@musicleader.net  to register your interest by providing us with some details about yourself along with your prefered location for an event from the options below:

- Nottingham
- Derby
- Leicester
- Northampton
- Lincoln
- Rutland (Oakham/Uppingham)